An ongoing legal battle between a Kansas town and a burger joint over an unfinished mural is sparking controversy in the community, with lawyers claiming the city violated free speech rights. Steve Howard, owner of The Cozy Inn, filed a lawsuit last year after the city of Salina told him he had to stop painting a mural on the side of his restaurant because it violated city codes for signage. The Kansas Justice Institute, which filed the suit on behalf of Howard, said the city’s actions violate free speech.
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